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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.03, 276.69 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.03, 276.69 and 173.08 is: 238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.03 : 276.69 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.03/276.69 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.03x = 276.69 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.03x = 47,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,889.51/201.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.22

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